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Sources, evidence & verification · Working

Primary source

ELI5

Original evidence or first-hand material created by participants in, or close to, the event being studied.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the primary source will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • Secondary sourceA primary source comes directly from the event, person or original record; a secondary source interprets or reports primary material.
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Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.